Easy pork tenderloin stir fry recipe, cooked in a flavorful 5-ingredients Asian sauce. It’s served with white rice, Korean spinach salad, shredded carrots, radish, fresh scallion, and Gojuchang.
If you are looking for easy pork tenderloin recipes, looking no further! You only need to cook this pork loin in about 5-6 minutes in a skillet! This Asian Pork Tenderloin Stir Fry is so juicy, tender, and flavorful! It's something that your kids will love because of its sweet flavor!
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This pork stir fry recipe is quite similar to Bulgogi, except it's faster and using fewer ingredients. The meat is marinated without Asian pear or scallion.
Asian Pork Tenderloin
This Asian pork tenderloin stir fry recipe is something that you will want to make over and over again, especially on a busy weeknight dinner! It's so quick, packed with flavor and affordable!
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How Do I Make Asian Marinade aka Asian Sauce for Pork Tenderloin Stir Fry:
This 5-ingredients Asian Marinade or Asian Sauce is insanely good! You can find all the Asian condiments needed for this recipe in your pantry or any local market in your area. It contains light soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, and brown sugar!
How Do I Make this Asian Pork Tenderloin Stir Fry:
- First, I put the pork tenderloin in the freezer for about 30 minutes until firm around the edges. This will make it easier to slice the meat. I read this tip from Bon Appetit.
- Secondly, I thinly slice the meat and try to cut them all about the same size and shape so they cook evenly.
- Third, it's time to quick marinade the loin with homemade Asian sauce for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours! I personally marinated it for 10 minutes.
- Now, it's cooking time! Cook the pork in two batches. Heat up 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat then cook the first batch of loin undisturbed, until dark brown underneath for about 1 - 1½ minutes (depending on the thickness). Toss the meat, breaking up using tongs or wooden spoon, and continue cooking on the side for 1 - 1½ minutes or until brown. Season with salt and pepper if needed! Transfer to a plate. Before you cook the remaining meat, be sure to wipe out the skillet to keep it clean. Then add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to cook the last batch.
How Do I Build the Asian Bowl with Pork Tenderloin Stir Fry and Veggies:
- Place a generous amount of white rice. I highly recommend using long-grain or jasmine rice. Simply cook the rice according to the product packaging. I cook my rice using this rice cooker.
- Add about 2-3 full scoops of Asian Pork Tenderloin stir fry to the bowl. This is a great source of protein plus adds sweetness and savory flavor to the meal.
- Add some Korean Spinach Salad. It's so easy to make and healthy! You can get the Korean Spinach side dish (Sigeumchi-Namul) recipe here.
- Add some shredded carrots and radishes or any vegetables of your choice. Just fresh and plain, no need seasoning because the bowl is packed with flavor from the meat and spinach.
- Add spiciness! Just add a teaspoon (or more!) of Gojuchang or Siracha.
How Do I Keep Pork loin from Drying Out?
Pork tenderloin is the leanest and most tender part of an animal. It's the area between the shoulder and back legs. It's so delicate and usually weighing just about 1 pound. Therefore, the meat cooks very quickly and cannot be overcooked without ruining its texture. As a result, the meat becomes tough, chewy, and less than appealing
For this Asian Pork Stir Fry, I just need to cook for about 1 minute on each side because the meat is so thin. Also, pork tenderloin's internal temperature will continue to rise as it rests.
Pork tenderloin is inexpensive, easy to cook, and undoubtedly very crowd-pleasing. Also, conveniently available at any market! This has been my go-to cut of meat for any last-minute dinner ideas.
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📖 Recipe
Best Pork Tenderloin Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1¼ pounds pork tenderloin
- 1½ tablespoons brown sugar, (Or use 1 - 1 ¼ tablespoons of brown sugar for less sweet version)
- 2 garlic cloves, (minced)
- 1 inch fresh ginger, (grated)
- 2 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, (divided)
For Asian Bowl (Or Choose Your Own Favorite Vegetables):
- fresh carrots
- Korean spinach salad , *click to view the recipe*
- fresh scallions
- fresh radishes
Instructions
- Freeze the pork in the freezer for 30 minutes, until firm around the edges.
- Combine brown sugar, garlic, ginger, less-sodium soy sauce, and sesame oil into a bowl. Set aside.
- Trim the silverskin then cut the pork tenderloin against the grain into small thin slices. Transfer into a bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Pour in the sauce and gently shake until the meat is covered in sauce, then put it in the fridge for 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Heat up 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat then cook the first batch of loin undisturbed, until dark brown underneath for about 1 - 1½ minutes (depending on the thickness). Toss the meat, breaking up using tongs or wooden spoon and continue cooking on the side for 1 - 1½ minutes or until brown. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Wipes the skillet to clean excess dirt, add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the remaining meat.
To Build an Asian Bowl:
- Add a generous amount of rice, pork meat, spinach salad, carrots, scallion, radish and spicy sauce into a bowl. Enjoy!
debi at Life Currents
This looks delicious! My husband will love this meal. Thanks so much for the recipe. And your photos are beautiful!
Melissa Chapman
I am not a big pork enthusiast but this looks so tender moist and tasty. I know everyone who loves pork will try this recipe.
Jeanette
We love Stir Fry! It is such an easy way to get a great meal that is healthy! YUM!
Amber Myers
I am drooling. This would be such an amazing dinner. I know my family will love this.
Tasheena
Thanks for your tips. I’m always concerned about the possibility of the pork being dry.
Jamie | Makeup Life and Love
O-M-G this looks so incredibly delicious. I think I am totally going to need to try this for dinner tomorrow. I sounds so insanely good.
Ruth I
I cannot stop looking at the pictures. This is a meal that I need after a long day. Looks super tasty and well prepared.
Jeni Hawkins
This dish looks mouth watering. I think I can finish eating it in just few minutes. It's so good I just want to dive in.
Terri Steffes
The Asian Bowl looks good. We stopped eating out so much and one of the things I miss is Asian food. Gotta try this!
Melissa
I know if I made this my family would love it. I have to try it asap. I think it will be a new part of the rotation.
Kathy
This looks really good. I haven't had a good stir fry in so long. I will have to make this for my family soon. We love all kinds of stir fry.
Lisa Favre
My husband would absolutely adore this dish! I gotta try making it for him because it'd make him so happy.
Beth
This looks so delicious! My family will love this, I think I could substitute tofu for the vegetarians
Catalina
I am drooling over this pork dish. I would like to have a huge bowl right now! Yum!
Lynndee
As an Asian, this is making me drool. I'm def going to add your recipe on the menu next week. I already had it saved and printed. Thank you! 🙂
Marysa
I love the idea of making a bowl like this. This looks delicious and has a nice balance of different ingredients.
Lisa Marie Heath
I've done stir fry before, but don't think I've ever done a pork tenderloin one! This looks and sounds delicious! Adding it to my list of things to make!
Melissa
Your pork tenderloin stir fry looks delicious! Perfect for summer! I am going to have to give your recipe a try soon. So fresh and light!
Sally
I made it exactly as is, and it was delish! Pork was very tender, marinade was just right (not too sweet, not sticky)
Rika Livingston
Hi Sally,
I am so glad that this recipe turned out well for you! Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Courtney
This was excellent. The pork was incredible. Great flavor and very tender. I added seaweed to our rice, and then I went a "cheater" route and just used an Asian salad mix on top for the veggies. Will be making this again for sure.
Rika Livingston
Thanks for sharing your feedback, Courtney! I love the idea of adding seaweed to the rice! It sounds delicious!
Best,
Rika
Kristy
My family loved it. But for me, it was a bit sweet. I will put less sugar in it next time.
Rika Livingston
Thanks for sharing your feedback, Kristy! How much sugar did you put in? 1-1/2 tbsp or 1-1/4 tbsp?
Claire
This was amazing. I used rice noodles instead of rice as it is easier and I prefer them to rice. although in my opinion it did not need them as the other elements were delicious and would be a year "salad".
I think next time I will use honey instead of sugar just for personal preference. I think I'll probably add some chillies in too so it has a bit of heat without adding hot sauce.
Rika
Hi Clarie,
Happy New Year! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. Honey would make a great substitute for sugar. Just make sure to cut back the amount of honey (the rule of thumb is 3/4 cup honey for every cup of sugar).
Best,
Rika
Kim
Simple and delicious! I only let it marinate for 10 minutes. I will definitely try it again with a longer marinate time. It might also be good on skewers on the bbq or on a grill pan.
Rika
Hi Kim,
Thanks for trying and reviewing this pork recipe. I am glad that you enjoyed it 🙂
Best,
Rika